The death was initially ruled an accident by authorities, possibly due in part to an extended rain delay preceding the fall and subsequent death.

Though there was no surveillance footage available of the fall, police have now reported that the death has been ruled a suicide.

Details from the Associated Press:

Authorities in Atlanta say the death of a man who fell over a railing at Turner Field has been ruled a suicide.

Investigators with the Fulton County Medical Examiner's office said Thursday that they discussed the death of 30-year-old Ronald Lee Homer Jr. with his family last week before releasing their findings to the media.

The investigators would not release further information on the matter.

Homer was 30 years old. He had a phone conversation with his mother prior to his death where he told her he loved her.

Matt Snyder has been a baseball writer with CBS Sports since 2011. A member of the BBWAA, he's now covered the last six World Series beginning with the epic 2011 Fall Classic. The former Indiana University...
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